Search continues for suspect in fatal southeast Houston hit-and-run on Christmas Eve

HOUSTON – The search continues for the person responsible for the death of 43-year-old Erick Neftali Buruca, who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in southeast Houston on Christmas Eve.

Crime Stoppers of Houston announced on Saturday a $5,000 reward for information leading to the charging or arrest of a suspect, or suspects.

On Wednesday night, Dec. 24, officials say Erick was struck by a vehicle near his apartment at the intersection of Gulf Creek and South Loop East.

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KPRC 2 News anchor and reporter Bill Barajas spoke with the Buruca family last December…

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